Creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce hugs tender rotini and savory ground beef in this hearty, comforting dish. Pair it with a bold Zinfandel, a smooth Merlot, or a young Chianti—all bring balance to the richness while enhancing the beef’s deep flavor. This is comfort food with a wine-lover’s twist.
Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
Creamy, savory, and packed with comforting flavor—this Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a family-friendly dinner ready to impress.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces rotini pasta
¼ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
1.
Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
2.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
3.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
4.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
5.
Season the sauce with black pepper and salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste for added flavor.
6.
Combine the cooked pasta and beef with the garlic Parmesan sauce in the skillet, stirring well to coat evenly.
7.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving to add color and freshness to the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg